National Centre for Early Music Announces Winners of 19th Young Composers Award

The National Centre for Early Music (NCEM) has announced the winners of its 19th Young Composers Award. In the 19 to 25 years category, the award was shared by Kat Farn for “LABYRINTH” and Edward Tait for “My troubled sense doth move.” Laura Kesiak took the prize in the 18 years and under category for “In this strange labyrinth how {…}

Nov 17, 2025

National Centre for Early Music Teams Up with The Gonzaga Band for 2026 Young Composers Award Competition

The National Centre for Early Music has announced the 2026 Young Composers Award on BBC Radio 3’s Early Music Show. Presented annually in partnership with BBC Radio 3, the award invites UK-based composers up to age 25 to create a new song setting for soprano, cornett, and keyboard. For 2026, participants will work with The Gonzaga Band, comprised of Jamie {…}